Pressurised pump distribution

Delivers mains-equivalent pressure to standard fixtures; depends on power (cross-ref power dependency).

Cost
Medium
Upkeep
Seasonal
Skill to build
Intermediate
Lifespan
Pump itself: 10-15 years typical for a residential pressure pump
Embodied carbon
Medium
Space / material use
Low
Output timing
On-demand/controllable
Skill to repair
Intermediate

Note: Cost, carbon and footprint are rated against the other options for this same need, not in absolute terms.

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What this page does not tell you

No sizing or quantities: how much a technique yields, and how much a household needs, both depend on the build and the people, so the catalogue compares options rather than dimensioning them. It carries no bill of materials and no build sequence, and it is written for an oceanic, clay-soil climate (Normandy, France). Regulatory notes are indicative and need confirming locally.